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Ranked 177 of 183 in Iowa
Top schools in Des MoinesRanked 177 of 183 in Iowa
See top schools in Des MoinesKing Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa that serves students in grades K–5. With about 273 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 11:1, the school probably has small classes. King Elementary focuses on basic learning and offers help to students who need extra academic support. There are a lot of different kinds of students at King Elementary. About 44% are Black, 37% are Hispanic, 8% are Asian, and the rest are from other racial groups. More than 90% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that the community is mostly low-income. Academically, the school is not doing well: only 20–24% of students are good at math and 35–39% are good at reading/ELA. This puts it in the bottom half of schools in the state. (Information from PublicSchoolReview.) The school spends a lot of money on each student, about US$ 18,403. King Elementary is located in an urban neighborhood, and it shows both the good and bad things about its community. In general, King Elementary School shows that it cares about fairness and putting money into resources. However, its academic results show that there is room for more help and growth in this area.
273 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
294 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:25 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
The school is also part of Des Moines Public Schools' $265 million bond plan, which will pay for improvements to the buildings, more preschool programs, and specialized "signature" schools to make learning better.
Q1. What kinds of clubs and things to do are there at King Elementary School that aren't in school?
Ans. King Elementary has a lot of fun things to do outside of school, like art and music classes, after-school clubs, and sports that change with the seasons.
Q2. Do special needs students get help at King Elementary?
Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs that help students with different learning needs by giving them individualized learning plans, accommodations, and targeted support.
Q3. Are there programs at the school for kids who don't speak English?
Ans. King Elementary helps students who don't speak English well do well in school by giving them language development programs and help in the classroom.
Q4. What does King Elementary do to keep its students safe and healthy?
Ans. The school has strict safety rules, anti-bullying programs, and social-emotional learning programs to make sure that all students feel safe and supported.
Q5. Can parents join in on activities at King Elementary?
Yes. Parents can help by volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, going to school events, and joining parent groups. This makes it easier for families and school staff to work together.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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